Staying in the city? Camping? Partying up a storm? We have you covered, however you plan to spend your summer.

This is your season! Always damp, always glowing, has sand in places sand should not be. Queen of holidays, Dua Lipa is your patron saint.

WEARS: Never not in a bikini. A wardrobe of sunglasses to match your swimwear.
DRINKS: A spritz by 11:59am.
SUMMER SOUNDTRACK: Midnight Sun by Zara Larsson.
HAIR MUST-HAVE: Salt spray, UV protectant, a wide-tooth comb you lose weekly.
MANTRA: "People do really love to joke about the fact that I'm always on holiday. I'm not always on holiday; I just make everything I do feel like a holiday." - Dua Lipa

Messy, slept-in, questioning life choices but still cute - like Rachel Sennott.

WEARS: A wrinkled linen dress, last night's makeup.
READS: You have four self-help books stacked on your bedside table that you'll open once.
DRINKS: If it's morning, three drinks at once. Electrolytes, Diet Coke, black coffee. When the sun is high in the sky, gin.
WATCHES: You have I Love LA season 1 lined up.
SUMMER SOUNDTRACK: House featuring John Cale by Charli xcx: "I think I'm gonna die in this house." Or your sad girl summer playlist.
HAIR MUST-HAVES: Dry shampoo, texture spray, a hydrating mask for the evening recovery ritual.

Chic and composed, scarf tied perfectly like Sabrina Carpenter, sipping iced coffee like you own the cul-de-sac.

WEARS: A head scarf tied just so, big sunglasses, a breezy matching set. You're an SPF reapplication queen.
SUMMER SOUNDTRACK: You have several podcasts saved throughout the year ready to go.
READS: You love Substack, and might finally start your own this summer.
DRINKS: Rosé please.
HOT SPOTS: The mall, your best friend's house, the backyard. You take each day as it comes!
HAIR MUST-HAVES: Hydrating mask, protective oils, silk scrunchies, UV sprays.

You've lost track of what day it is, and unsure when you last washed your hair. But you're barefoot and sun-kissed, and like Imaan Hammam, your frizz or curls are thriving in the wild.

WEARS: Bike shorts, a tank, an unwashed sweatshirt.
SUMMER SOUNDTRACK: Birds, the waves, whatever music the campsite next to you is playing.
DRINKS: Whatever is cold - usually beer.
READS: You had good intentions to finally get back into reading this summer, but forgot to pack any books (too heavy!) - so the only reading you'll be doing is your phone, when you remember to charge it.
HAIR MUST-HAVES: Curl cream, nourishing leave-in, a spray bottle to refresh curls.

Hands in the soil, sun warming your skin, channelling Pamela Anderson basking in the garden and full of quiet charm.

WEARS: A floaty white cotton dress, gardening gloves that were not cheap, a straw hat discarded after 10 minutes. Deliberate but 'effortless' hair in a top knot. Mineral sunscreen.
SUMMER SOUNDTRACK: You're really into Rosalía's Lux, and the new Tame Impala.
DRINKS: Any loose leaf tea, or a chilled glass of Pet Nat.
READS: Strong Ground by Brené Brown.
HAIR MUST-HAVES: Lightweight styling cream for flyaways, hydrating mist for mid-gardening glow.

Your summer is all about celebration and discovery. Totally confident and not overthinking anything. Imagine Hari Nef hopping from beach to bar without missing a beat.

WEARS: Micro-minis, a sheer dress, crochet. Body oil is a personality trait.
DRINKS: Spicy margaritas. Coconut water from the bottle the morning after.
SUMMER SOUNDTRACK: Dopamine by Robyn.
READS: You're not reading, you're yapping.
HAIR MUST-HAVES: High-shine serum, anti-frizz humidity shield, strong-hold gel for the 'sweating but chic' look.

"I love when Auckland clears out," is your summer mantra. You're at home, making smoothies like Kate Hudson, the fan is on full blast, there's no pressure to be anywhere. You might have a nap later.

WEARS: Your favourite oversized shirt with a pair of boxer shorts or tailored shorts.
SUMMER SOUNDTRACK: You still have Lily Allen's West End Girl on repeat.
DRINKS: A DIY smoothie, a gin and tonic in the backyard later on.
READS: Longform articles you bookmarked back in April. You also have Patti Smith's Bread of Angels checked out from the library.
HOT SPOTS: City beaches, courtside at the tennis, visiting the new Ikea once the crowds have cleared.
HAIR MUST-HAVE: Smoothing serum, strong-hold gel, a few different scrunchies.